This young American Rottweiler is happy to be playing again after a terrible upbringing. Rex, so-named for wrecking everything, had his back broken by a previous owner as a pup and only recovered after being rescued.

Now around 3 years old, Rex has partially recovered but has many complications extending from his back injury, particularly in clumsiness and balance. His owner has consulted many vets who offered major surgeries with a high risk of being put down as a means of treating him.

This being too risky, Rex's owner has opted for lots of exercise to help Rex adjust to his new condition more easily, and now he's happy and healthy at his home in Gering, Nebraska.